Active installs
400+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#9824
Peak #9824
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
8.6K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Change Excerpt Length currently ranks #9824 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.3, shipped on Mar 28, 2025 (499 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Ashkar |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-28 |
| Added to directory | 2015-07-09 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Allows users to change the excerpt length from the WordPress Reading Settings page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Change Excerpt Length a free plugin?
Yes — Change Excerpt Length is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Change Excerpt Length?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Change Excerpt Length?
As of August 8, 2026, Change Excerpt Length ranks #9824 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Change Excerpt Length last updated?
Change Excerpt Length was last updated on March 28, 2025 (version 1.3). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Change Excerpt Length?
Change Excerpt Length is developed by Ashkar. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2015.
